More disaster assistance available for Oneida County

Syracuse -- Local governments and non-profit organizations in Oneida County can now apply for federal money to help pay for repairs associated with Tropical Storm Lee, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

The announcement Thursday adds Oneida County to a list of 13 counties already eligible for the same aid. Residents in Oneida County also can apply for help in clean-up costs associated with Lee.

To get more information, click here or call 1-800-621-3362. Disaster assistance applicants, who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly. The phone lines operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.